Moving is stressful for most adults, so why should it be any different for children? In fact for a lot of kids moving is a very scary prospect. Think about it. It means leaving behind important things like their bedroom and home, potentially their school, teams and clubs, and importantly…
GTA Mid-Month March 2012 Resale Housing Market Figures
March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday the Toronto Real Estate Board released the mid-month resale housing report for March 2012. The reports shows that prices are up across the GTA, coming in at roughly 9% higher compared to the same period in 2011, and that the number of new listings is down by 2% year-over-year….
Just Sold! 215 Wynford Drive # 503 (2 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms)
March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their condo! This rarely offered south facing suite, overlooks the ravine at Wynford through huge floor to ceiling windows. The unit was completed with lovely hardwood floors in the hallways, living and dining rooms, both bedrooms, and solarium. With approximately 1400 square…
CREA: Canadian home sales edge higher in February
March 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released a report today stating that the average selling price of Canadian homes crept higher last month, rising to $372, 763 or roughly 2 per cent higher than the same period in 2011. The report also stated that the number of homes sold was…
Choosing The Best Neighbourhood For You: 10 Tips
March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shopping for a new home should be fun, not tedious and overwhelming. Most people have a wish list for what features their new home will have and having a realistic handle on that certainly goes a long way to making the process smoother and the results that much better. Having…
10 Early Spring Gardening Chores
March 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
With the beginning of spring-like weather many of us (in my household when I say ‘us’ I really mean my wife!) start to get antsy to begin in on another season of gardening. For those of you that are considering selling your home this spring, it is also a fantastic…
Getting Ready To Sell: Bathroom Staging Tips
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The bathroom isn’t far off the kitchen in importance when getting your home ready for selling. Dirty, grimy bathrooms are an instant turnoff for most buyers, and really doesn’t it make sense? If you are truly serious about selling your home, this is a room that you must get ready…
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent
March 8, 2012 by 2 Comments
The Bank of Canada, not surprisingly, announced today that they will maintain the overnight rate at one per cent. The bank improved their outlook on the Canadian economy and noted that the global financial crisis has been stabilizing in the past few months. The news, however unsurprising, was met with…
Indoor Air Quality: 12 tips to improve the air quality in your home
March 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As Canadians, we spend a lot of our time indoors; at home, at work and in recreational environments. Most, however, are unaware of the effects poor indoor air quality can have or that indoor air pollution can sometimes be worse than outdoor air pollution. Effects can range from headaches, nausea…
Happy 178th Birthday Toronto! Images of the City
March 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The town of York, founded by Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada John Graves Simcoe on August 27, 1793, with a population of around 10,000 became incorporated as the City Of Toronto on this day in 1834. So, you might ask, why use the name Toronto? Toronto was derived from “le passage…
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